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Who Is Making Lifestyle Changes Due To Preventive Health Care Information? A 10 Year Comparison Study, Joseph D. Cangelosi Jr., David Kim, Edward Ranelli

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

This paper sought to describe from a set of 6 demographic and 13 lifestyle change variables the person who is significantly and positively impacted by preventive health care information (PHCI). Based on past research, six hypotheses were developed. Three of the six hypotheses were accepted. In addition, there were significant relationships for each of the six demographic variables with at least one of the lifestyle change variables. Those who are seeking and are positively impacted by PHCI are better educated, female, and (depending upon the lifestyle change variable in question) fall into a definite age category. There is partial support …

Bio-Inspired Composite Hydrogels For Osteochondral Regenerative Engineering, Grant N. Gellert, Liangju Kuang, Chunhui Jiang, Nur P. Damayanti, Joseph Irudayaraj, Meng Deng

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Symposium

Treatment of osteochondral defects encompassing injury or degeneration to both the articular cartilage as well as the underlying subchondral bone presents a significant medical challenge. Current treatment options including autografts and allografts suffer from limited availability and risk of immunogenicity, respectively. The long term goal of this work is to develop an integrated scaffold system for treatment of osteochondral defects via in situ regeneration of bone, cartilage and the bone-cartilage interface. Hydrogels composed of polymer networks swollen in water provide an attractive biomaterial platform for regeneration of cartilage. In the present study, we have developed a novel composite hydrogel consisting …

Fast Indication Of Bacterial Growth In Clinical Specimens By The Pmeu Approach, Elias Hakalehto, Anneli Heitto, Ilkka Pesola, Eva Del Amo, Heikki Paakkanen, Osmo Hänninen, Jouni Pesola

21st International Conference on Environmental Indicators (ICEI 2015)

No abstract provided.

17th Annual Pacific Research Day Abstracts, University Of The Pacific

Excellence Day

No abstract provided.

Migrant Health Education At Broetje Orchards, Megan Baker

Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE)

Although it is recognized that there is a gap in health education in migrant and other under-served populations, very few programs have been established to address this problem. This research is important because it highlights areas in which health education is lacking and provides suggestions on how to address these issues. The purpose of the research was to assess the health education program present in the migrant community living in the Vista Hermosa community at the Broetje Orchards in Prescott, Washington, and to compare it to other migrant and agricultural communities. The Vista Hermosa Community is a unique case study …

Sickle Cell Disease Among African-American Children: Exploring Relevant Literature And Identifying Research Needs, Dawana Owens

Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference

No abstract provided.

The Road To A Happier Health Care System: Lessons From Denmark, Deanna Karam

Annual Undergraduate Conference on Health and Society

The lack of an organized primary care system in the United States not only contributes to high health care costs, but also to decreased access to care, increased fragmentation, and poor health outcomes. The Scandinavian country of Denmark, with its universal health care system and “cozy and snug” lifestyle offers a model for reforming the US health care system. In Denmark, primary care is organized around a gatekeeping system, in which General Practitioners serve as gatekeepers to other medical services, including hospitals and specialists. This system is responsible for Denmark’s well-organized and coordinated primary care system, which largely contributes to …

14th Annual Undergraduate Student Symposium, Farquhar Honors College

Undergraduate Student Symposium

The Undergraduate Student Symposium, sponsored by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, presents student projects through presentations, papers, and poster displays. The event serves as a “showcase” demonstrating the outstanding scholarship of undergraduate students at NSU. The symposium is open to undergraduate students from all disciplines. Projects cover areas of student scholarship ranging from the experimental and the applied to the computational, theoretical, artistic, and literary. They are taken from class assignments and independent projects. The projects do not have to be complete; presentations can represent any stage in the concept’s evolution, from proposal and literature review to fully …

Prevention Of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: An Integrative Review, Taylor M. Craig, Jessica L. Lingaas, Rebekkah C. Reisner, Mary C. Smith

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Background: Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) not only brings about physical challenges to patients that can lead to death, it also involves financial burdens. Research on how to prevent HAP is a necessity; however, a deficit exists in research concerning prevention of non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP). The purpose of this study is to synthesize the current research on the nurse’s role in prevention of NV-HAP, identify where additional research is needed, and suggest clinical standards of care to prevent pneumonia in hospitalized patients.

Methods: Data for this integrative review was collected from the following databases: PubMed, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied …

My Journey From Farquhar College Of Arts And Science To Becoming A Medical Doctor, Raquel Appa Falcao

Pre-Health Day

The privilege of becoming an internist was a long journey with many hardships and gratifying moments. I am currently a physician at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. I remember my first day at Farquhar College of Arts, studying to obtain a Biology degree with the ultimate goal of attending medical school. My presentation will highlight the journey from Farquhar to practicing medicine. I will share the challenges, gratifying stories, and secrets I learned to succeed in this journey. My goal is to help students have a greater understanding of the path to becoming a physician.

Being A Medical Scribe From The Perspective Of An Undergraduate Student, Monica Perez

Pre-Health Day

Getting into graduate school can be a very tough and exciting experience all at the same time. Part of this long and challenging process is gaining a great education and also the valuable clinical hours that will help to become a more competitive applicant. I am currently an undergraduate student with a major in biology at Barry University planning on going to PA school. I was given the opportunity to become a Medical Scribe with PhysAssist Scribes about 2 years ago and this is what has helped me become more confident about my journey to graduate school. This break out …

My Path From Farquhar College Of Arts And Science To The Field Of Medicine, Crystal Romero

Pre-Health Day

As an undergraduate student in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences I was confident that I wanted to be a physician; however, I was also intrigued by the field of Public Health. Consequently, I pursued a Master’s degree concentrating in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Personally, I saw the attainment of this degree as a means of developing a skill set for future practice as a physician. Public health concentrates on community health needs, while medicine focuses more on the needs of an individual patient. During this time I worked on a project at the Broward County Health Department that allowed …

The Path I Took From The Farquhar College Of Arts And Sciences To The Field Of Medicine, David Cevallos

Pre-Health Day

The path to Medicine is a long journey with many twist and turns. It is a route that would test you physically, mentally, and socially, but knowing how to balance your life will help you reach your goals. I was a former student of Nova Southeastern University already knowing what I needed to do to reach my goals. I was studying in the field of Biology to prepare myself to apply to Medical School. In addition, I attended various organizations like the Pre-Medical Society, while also volunteering at an Emergency Department. I then took the MCAT and applied to various …

My Journey To Become Assistant Program Director Of A Pediatric Residency Program, Meisha Graham

Pre-Health Day

I took the conventional path and chose to attend medical school immediately after receiving my undergraduate degree. I obtained a Masters of Public Health with a concentration in Health Systems Management concurrent to my medical degree to gain a better understanding of hospital administration and to foster my leadership skills. I completed a pediatric residency at University of Tennessee-Memphis, where I served one year as chief resident. Upon completion of training, I immediately entered academic medicine and am currently the Assistant Program Director of the Pediatric Residency Program at Morehouse School of Medicine. In addition to seeing patients, I also …

A Physician’S Growth Chart: From Undergraduate Studies Through Completing Residency/Fellowship And Beyond, Maria Behnam-Terneus

Pre-Health Day

The personal and professional journey from undergraduate studies through medical school, residency, fellowship, and attending physician is a considerable endeavor. I am currently a pediatric Hospitalist and a pediatric residency Associate Program Director at Miami Children’s Hospital and continue to help mentor residents, medical students, and undergraduates to pursue their dream of becoming a doctor. The road to becoming a practicing physician is long and requires unwavering personal dedication to succeed through many mental, physical, and emotional challenges. Through these experiences you will grow as an individual into a well-rounded clinician. My goal is to tell you my story and …

My Non-Traditional Path To Becoming A Dentist, Michelle Luis

Pre-Health Day

I graduated from NSU Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences in 2005. My initial interest in the medical field began with Veterinary medicine. As an undergraduate student at NSU I was planning on going to medical school. It was not until I spent a summer studying in Spain, that I started to think of other career options like Dental medicine. My path to becoming a Dentist was not a straight-line path. I took time off to travel, I applied multiple times, and I got a Masters in Biomedical sciences, and completed my doctorate degree in May of 2014. I am …

What Every Coach Should Know Before Graduation, Michael Christiansen

Pre-Health Day

Becoming a successful Strength and Conditioning Coach is a rewarding career in which you will improve the physical and mental strength of your clients. The path it takes to become a successful coach requires dedication, hard work, and sacrifice. My Professor’s at Farquhar helped me become the professional I am today by challenging me to work hard. There are many facets of building a successful Strength and Conditioning facility and I will share what I have learned from my success and failures. I will also pre sent a road map to improve success as a coach.

The Path I Took From Farquhar College Of Arts And Science To The Field Of S.T.E.M. Coaching, Aimee Rivera-Azua

Pre-Health Day

After graduating from NSU with a Bachelors in Biology, I began my first Master’s Degree in 2007 with an online institution as a simultaneously taught Science courses at the high school level within Broward County Public Schools. I never thought I would end up teaching, but I was capable of getting accredited in the State of Florida due to my background and the “Alternative Teacher’s Certification Program”. I began teaching more like a hobby than anything else, and in that a passion flourished. I loved developing curriculum and exposing students to the plethora of opportunities that existed within STEM fields. …

Journey To Becoming A Surgeon, Jill Gorsuch

Pre-Health Day

I began my path to become General and Bariatric Surgeon at the University of Florida earning my B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science. I then spent a year at the University of Miami, Diabetes Research Institute studying islet cell transplantation. In 2005, I began medical school at NSU, College of Osteopathic Medicine where I earned both my D.O. and M.P.H. I then completed my general surgery residency at Michigan State’s Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. While in residency I decided I wanted to advance my general surgery skills and pursue a career in Bariatric surgery. I am currently completing …

Freshman At Farquhar To Pharmacy Fellow: The Reality Of The Journey And Tips For Success, Nicholas Carris

Pre-Health Day

The path to becoming a healthcare provider is a commitment to lifelong learning, constant hard work, and a career that is not about you. Every class you take, everything you learn, every experience you engage in is preparing you to be a competent and compassionate healthcare provider, so that one day you can walk into the room of a desperate human being and help them. The pay is average at best especially considering the years of training. People will be angry at you when you are doing your best to help them. People will be angry when you do not …

From Undergrad To Audiologist, The Road Less Traveled, Ashley Richie

Pre-Health Day

College is a challenging yet rewarding time in life and if you stay motivated and keep your eyes on your long-term goals, you will be successful regardless of your career choice. I learned about who I was as a person throughout my college years, and I can offer some guidance on both the good choices and mistakes I made on my path to becoming a medical professional. I began undergrad at NSU in 2002, long before the days of the University Center and when the NSU mascot was still a Knight. I majored in Biology and graduated in 2006 with …

The Path I Took From Farquhar College Of Arts And Science To The Field Of Pharmacy And Business, Matthew S. Hartwig

Pre-Health Day

The road to becoming a pharmacist has been a rewarding experience. The challenges that I have encountered along the way have made me a better person and a better healthcare professional. I am about to finish my last clinical rotation and will graduate with both my Doctorate of Pharmacy and Masters of Business Administration in May 2015. It seems like yesterday that I was in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, pursuing a degree in biology. This presentation will highlight some insights and stories I had on the path to becoming a pharmacist and dual enrolling in the H. …

My Path To Pharmacy, Chilla Wiersema

Pre-Health Day

Do you like action? Do you enjoy problem-solving? Would it intrigue you to be a part of a field where you will be learning throughout your entire life? I’m an emergency room pharmacist and I love my job. I always knew that I wanted to be a pharmacist. I made my decision freshman year of high school when I did community service in the pharmacy at the local hospital. After graduating high school in 2001, I nurtured my interest by working as a pharmacy tech for years while i was an undergrad. Life after high school... is always full of …

From Nsu-Fcas To Nsu-Com: A Dual Admission Student’S Journey, Hannah Bromberg

Pre-Health Day

As I reflect upon my time at NSU, I feel privileged to share my own story and advice. Eight years ago, I embarked upon the journey to become an osteopathic physician. Aspiring to become a doctor since I was a child, I was fortunate enough to be accepted into NSU’s dual admission program and graduated from FCAS in 2011. While interviewing for medical school, I would often be asked to expound upon my research and extracurricular activities. This often took me by surprise because I naturally assumed that the interview would be strictly academics when in fact, it was quite …

My Journey From Farquhar College Of Arts And Science To The Field Of Dentistry, Andrew Kelso

Pre-Health Day

Pursuing advanced education leading to a professional degree of any kind is a long and challenging endeavor, yielding great reward and fulfillment. As a dentist and current orthodontic resident, I have experienced this firsthand. Before any of that was possible, however, I needed an educational foundation that I could utilize and build upon at the next level. I am a proud alumnus of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, where I received my undergraduate degree in biology. It was here that I was given the opportunity and provided with the essential tools to succeed at the next level. This …

2015 Medicine Research Day Abstracts, School Of Medicine

Medicine Research Day

No abstract provided.